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Flow Martial ArtsFlow Martial Arts Gold Coast

Flow Martial Arts are a family friendly martial arts academy specialising in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Functional Training & Self-Defence for both adults and kids. Located in the heart of Coolangatta, classes are suited to all age groups and levels of experience offering a fun and safe environment for everyone.

"We believe the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial Arts has a strong positive influence on people ’s lives, helping people in such areas as confidence, self-esteem, discipline, fitness, self-defence, social skills, and many other positive life skills."
Paulo Polimeno and Ryann Creary

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Testimonials

Love the gym. If you’re looking for a martial arts academy that is family orientated and has classes for all ages then you should go to flow. Paulo and Ryan are amazing BJJ instructors and have a real heart to see people grow and succeed not just in martial arts but in life as well. As a parent I love sending my sons to flow to learn BJJ and as an adult my wife and I love learning a new martial art together that is great for your fitness and handling the stresses of life

Richard Jensen

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I particularly enjoy my time on the mats at Flow Martial Arts. It goes without saying that Paulo and Ryann are strong technicians in BJJ, but their charisma and strong leadership have created a fun and safe environment to learn the art of BJJ. Since joining I have learned a lot about the art/myself and have made several solid friendships in the process.

Dave Kapa

Flow Martial Arts Student

Paulo Polimeno

Professor

Paulo grew up in Brazil and was awarded his Black Belt in 2008. With close to 20 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, teaching Jiu-Jitsu, and competing in Jiu-Jitsu, Paulo has a wealth of knowledge to pass onto his students. Paulo is still active in the competitive circuit and a current competitor on the professional Jiu-Jitsu card of BOA Super 8. Paulo also has a BA in Physical Education and is a certified personal trainer.

Felipe Balladi

Head Instructor

Originally from Sao Paulo in Brazil, Felipe Balladi is a second-degree black belt with 20+ years experience. Felipe has been training and instructing with the Flow Martial Arts team for over a year. His relentlessness and determination make him a hard match for most to beat.